About Us


NavStruct Consulting is based in the Kansas City metro area and also in Northwest Florida.


We specialize in solving complex project execution issues found in Architectural, Engineering, Construction management & associated Logistical support.


We are two professionals with more than 70 years combined experience who have successfully navigated careers in Project Management and Program Execution. 


Our goal is to enhance and improve your staff's awareness, internal processes and overall program execution.

Co-Founders

Ty Blackburn - CEO

Ty has 40 years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer and is a Certified General Contractor.  He has a holistic view of key project life cycles. This includes successfully organizing and directing the execution of engineering, procurement, and construction phases of projects.


Ty has guided and managed large projects, programs, and portfolios.  Projects and programs ranged in value from $300K to over $1.2B. He provided execution and quality oversight of global enterprise Portfolios up to $3.3B in the commercial and industrial sectors.  Ty’s 41 year profession includes 20 years of service at Black & Veatch and 21 years of service at Burns & McDonnell.   During those tenures, working in Project Controls, Commercial Management, and Project Management, he helped both Engineering/Construction Companies triple in growth.


Ty's Architectural, Engineering, and Construction experience has continually created value for the client.  He has always prioritized Safety First, establishing clear lines of communication, and generating well-developed and effective plans and processes. His overall goal in every project is to mitigate risks and maximize reward.


As CEO of NavStruct Consulting, the vision is focused on your needs.  NavStruct will do this by listening, analyzing processes, and collaborating with your team to recommend the appropriate processes and actions. NavStruct wants to help your Company establish its "True North" and to focus its "Bearings" to be more effective and efficient toward achieving your vision.

Paul Cupach - COO

Paul has 30 years’ experience in the United States Air Force, working in and leading several mission critical maintenance organizations.  Paul’s perspective is: Project execution is primarily focused about the little things that make up the whole.

   

Paul has first-hand experience in successfully planning and executing projects.  During his career progression he has repaired highly integrated systems and managed flightline maintenance operations.  While serving as the Chief of Quality Assurance, he analyzed quality control metrics/trend data, evaluated tasks and processes in over 50 specialized departments.  Later he achieved the role of Superintendent of Maintenance, leading an Aircraft Maintenance Unit, consisting of 275 personnel spanning 16 skillsets responsible for maintaining $1.4B worth of cornerstone aircraft and facilities.  He has taken part in and led numerous Change Management, LEAN, and Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) events.  The events resulted in saving scare resources, funds, and creating more efficient and effective processes.  


As COO, his focus will be to align and execute NavStruct resources and services to successfully meet your needs.  We will do the tasks that matter most toward finding solutions.  Working with you and your team, we will analyze and provide you with real world options that align with your goals and visions.

Background & Certifications

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Formal Education

Purdue University, BSCE

Webster University, MBA Wayland Baptist Univ. BAS

Avionics Technology, AAS

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Professional Certifications 
FL Certified General Contractor FL Professional Engineer

Certified Change Practitioner

Six Sigma Greenbelt

Senior Leadership Courses

Project Mgmt Institute PMP

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Project Types

Power Generation & Transmission

Petro Chemical

Commercial Buildings

Federal & Military Projects

Why Us

70

Years of experience

>500

Successful projects

>2000

Professionals Trained

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